This years SVR Spring Gala would see a GWR branchline flavour, with the inclusion of two visiting Panniers Tanks in the form of 6412 & 6430. Unfortuntely the main star of the show, 6990 Witherslack Hall was declared failed with a hot axle box, which would see it ruled out for the whole of the weekend. The loco is now expected to run over the easter weekend. The homefleet were as always out in full force, though 7802 'Bradley Manor' was also ruled out due to a leak on the boiler. With two of the main engines ruled out, this would see extra turns for the two big Bullieds 34053 & 34027. Even with the loss of the two GWR Locos, the gala still retained it's branchline feel, with the both panniers taking turns on the auto trains.
The weather was dull and gloomy, though conditions were slightly brighter on the Saturday. Regardless of the conditions it was an enjoyable event, with the double headed panniers being the highlight of the weekend and we was even able to have a ride along the line on the Saturday. Depsite the disappointing engine failure's the SVR have hosted an enjoyable gala and it was good to see the majority of trains running near to time.
I hope you enjoy the coverage.
Locos & locations featured
6430 on the auto train approaching Arley (twice)
1501 at Northwood Lane (twice)
7812 departing Hampton Loade
7812 on the climb away from Bewdley, passing the Rifle Range
6412 exiting Foley Park Tunnel
6430 on the auto train, climbing towards & through Eardington Halt (twice)
34027 passing over Olbury Viaduct
34027 approaching the 15mph TSR at Eardington Summit (southbound)
2857 departing Bridgnorth
6412 on the auto train, sweeping round Highley Bank
1501 getting away quickly from Arley
6430 & 6412 depart Bewdley
6430 & 6412 at Northwood Lane (twice)
6430 & 6412 climbing towards Eardington Halt in near darkness
7812 climbing Highley Bank, after stopping at Country Park Halt
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